The Coffin Quilt facts for kids
First edition
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| Author | Ann Rinaldi |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Great Episodes Series |
| Genre | Historical |
| Publisher | Harcourt Children's Books |
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October 1999 |
| Pages | 228 pgs. |
The Coffin Quilt is an exciting novel written by Ann Rinaldi and first published in 1999. It takes you back to the late 1800s in Kentucky and West Virginia. The story is all about the famous Hatfield–McCoy feud, which was a long-standing conflict between two families. You'll see this historical event through the eyes of Fanny McCoy, a young girl from one of the families. Fanny faces a tough choice: should she stick with her family no matter what, or do what she believes is right? When the McCoys decide to fight against the Hatfields, things get very difficult, and Fanny's family experiences great loss.
The Story of the Feud
Ann Rinaldi tells the story of the Hatfield-McCoy feud from the late 1800s. She shows it through the eyes of Fanny, a young girl from the McCoy family. The book is set during a time when people in the mountains of Kentucky and West Virginia had strong ideas about honor. Fanny tries to understand why these families kept fighting. In the end, Fanny has to make a big decision about her family and her own future to escape the feud's problems.
When Fanny's sister, Roseanna, who was known as the "prettiest girl in the county," falls in love with Johnse Hatfield, the quiet dislike between the families turns into open conflict. As the families start taking matters into their own hands, Fanny follows her sister Roseanna into a world of secrets. Roseanna faces challenges and creates a special "coffin quilt." This quilt is meant to remember the family members who are quickly disappearing from Tug Valley.
Fanny doesn't like the quilt, even though she is loyal to her sister. She changes from just watching things happen to actively disagreeing as the fighting gets worse. With help from her mysterious "Yeller Thing," Fanny learns how to overcome the small-minded hatred that affects both families.
About the Author
Ann Rinaldi is a popular author who writes books for young adults. On her website, she shares that she writes to make readers excited about American history. Her books are well-known for helping girls become more interested in learning about the past.
